Why do you create a View in a database?

Question

When and Why does some one decide that they need to create a View in their database? Why not just run a normal stored procedure or select?

Answer 1

I only have 10 or so views in my production databases. I use several for columns I use all the time. One set I use come from 7 tables, some with outer joins and rather than rewrite that constantly I only have to call that view in a select and make one or 2 joins. To me it is just a time saver.